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LD55 ZFZ

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

86,331 mi
Last recorded86,331 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 ZFZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2021 86,331 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil leak engine

Pass 10 Sep 2020 80,598 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 80,509 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 71,589 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 71,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 64,955 miles

Front exhaust downpipe separating at flexi joint

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front play in strut top mounting

Fail 28 Sep 2018 64,927 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side inop and arm not moving on caliper (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wiper arm broken jagged edge exposed (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front exhaust downpipe separating at flexi joint

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front play in strut top mounting

Pass 7 Sep 2017 50,878 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 41,749 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 33,889 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 30,328 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 28,878 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 25,007 miles

both rear tyres rubber cracking

Pass 12 Sep 2011 26,052 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 17,365 miles

wet day / wheel trims fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2009 15,615 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 13,273 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?

Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.

77.1%
Pass Rate
3,997
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
229,767
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,453
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28,710
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,450
position lamp(s) not working 19,223
parking brake recording little or no effort 18,423
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LD55 ZFZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2005 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 51,318 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Picanto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41,453 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LD55 ZFZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Picanto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Kia Picanto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LD55 ZFZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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